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Iranian, Swiss FMs talk on phone

Amirabdollahian: US contradictory behaviors blocking negotiations

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s foreign minister in a phone talk with his Swiss counterpart stressing that negotiations to terminate anti-Iran sanctions will start next week, said that Iran is serious for reaching a good agreement, but the contradictory behaviors of Americans is a serious obstacle in negotiations.

Swiss National Council President, Iran FM meet in Tehran

Tehran, IRNA – Swiss National Council President Andreas Aebi in a meetin with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran on Tuesday sought ways for expansion of bilateral relations.

Swiss National Council President discusses food security with Speaker Qalibaf

Tehran, IRNA – The Swiss National Council President Andreas Aebi met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, his Iranian counterpart, and both sides confer on food security challenges.

FM: Iran interested in developing ties with Switzerland

New York, IRNA - Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a meeting with his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis expressed Iran's readiness to develop bilateral relations with Switzerland more than ever.

Iranian cinematic work ‘Eaten’ awarded in Switzerland

Tehran, March 15, IRNA - Iranian short animation ‘Eaten’ received an award at the Black Movie International Film Festival in Switzerland.

Rouhani urges key measures for Swiss financial channel

Tehran, Feb 16, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday said that some necessary actions must be taken for the Swiss financial channel and make the joint projects that have been stopped due to the US’ policies operational.

2800-year old glazed bricks repatriated from Switzerland

Tehran, Dec 20, IRNA – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Mounesan said on Sunday that some 49 pieces of 2800-year old glazed bricks were repatriated to Iran from Switzerland.

Official: US’ fresh sanctions not to affect humanitarian trade with Switzerland

Tehran, Oct 10, IRNA – Chairman of Iran-Switzerland chamber of commerce referred to Switzerland's third drug consignment of its humanitarian financial channel to Iran, saying the US’ new sanctions against 18 Iranian banks will not affect humanitarian trade with Iran.

Swiss FM highlights positive outcome of his visit to Tehran

Tehran, Sept 8, IRNA – Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis in a statement which was published by Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn a positive assessment of his visit to Tehran.

Rouhani: Iranians not to succumb to bullying

Tehran, Sept 7, IRNA- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that history has shown that the Iranian people will not give up against bullying.

Tourist attractions; great capacity to develop Isfahan-Bern ties

Isfahan, Sept 7, IRNA – Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said in Isfahan that his visit to Iran is preparatory to develop cooperation with Iran in science and tourism industry.

Iran, Switzerland FMs discuss bilateral, int'l issues

Tehran, Sept 7, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday conferred with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on ways to develop ties and cooperation on regional issues.

Swiss, Iran fostered mutual respect for century: FM

Tehran, Sept 6, IRNA - Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis on Sunday said that Iran and Swiss have fostered mutual respect for 100 years.

Qalibaf: Iranians never to forgive damages caused by US sanctions

Tehran, Sept 6, IRNA - IranianParliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday that the Iranian nation will never forgive and forget the losses that were caused as the result of the sanctions imposed against Iran.

Spox: FM Zarif to host Swiss counterpart in Tehran Monday

Tehran, Sept 3, IRNA - Foreign Ministry spokesman Saaed Khatibzadeh in a message said Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to host Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis in Tehran on Monday.

Swiss FM to visit Iran next week to discuss JCPOA, Middle East situation

Tehran, Sept 1, IRNA - Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis is scheduled to have an official visit to Iran on September 5-7, Swiss embassy in Tehran announced.

Envoy: Switzerland ready to invest in Iran

Qazvin, Aug 24, IRNA - Swiss ambassador to Tehran Markus Leitner expressed his country’s readiness to invest in Iran.

General Soleimani prevented ISIS to reach Europe, Iran parliament speaker says

Tehran, August 24, IRNA - Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with the Swiss Ambassador to Tehran, Markus Leitner on Monday and said that Iranians showed appropriate response against president Trump's crime in assassinating General Soleimani, adding that if it was not due to Martyr Soleimani's efforts, the ISIS would have reached the heart of Europe.

President Rouhani congratulates Swiss National Day

Tehran, Aug 1, IRNA – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message to President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga expressed congratulations on Swiss National Day.

Swiss Govt says Iran performed first transaction with Pharmaceutical company via humanitarian channel

Tehran, July 27, IRNA – A Swiss pharmaceutical company has completed the first transaction under a new humanitarian trade channel with Iran, the government in Bern said on Monday.

Iran's chess grandmaster hails Swiss envoy’s positive view of Iran’s sport

Tehran, July 20, IRNA - Iranian chess grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem Maghami referred to his meeting with Swiss ambassador to Tehran on the occasion of the World Chess Day, saying the diplomat had positive views towards Iran’s sport.

Swiss President hails diplomatic talks with Rouhani

Tehran, May 26, IRNA – President of Switzerland Simonetta Sommaruga in a message referred to her diplomatic talks with her Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on COVID-19 pandemic and exchanging humanitarian aid.

Envoy: SHTA does not match Iran’s humanitarian needs

Tehran, May 10, IRNA - Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi described US’ unilateral sanctions as the enemy’s fifth column, saying Swiss Humanitarian Trade Arrangement (SHTA) does not match Iran’s humanitarian needs.

Visions du Réel Film Fest to host Iranian documentary  

Tehran, April 27, IRNA – Iranian documentary ‘Old Man and Singer’ directed by Amir Asanlou advanced to 2020 Visions du Réel Film Festival, Switzerland.

Switzerland projects Iran’s flag on Matterhorn Mountain as message of hope

Tehran, April 27, IRNA – Switzerland projected Iranian flag on Matterhorn Mountain to convey the message of hope to Iranians amid coronavirus pandemic.

Iran summons Swiss envoy over US provocative acts in Persian Gulf

Tehran, April 23, IRNA – Iran has summoned Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Markus Leitner over US’ forces harassing and provocative acts in the Persian Gulf, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said.

Iran’s ‘Life Among War Flags’ on way to attend Swiss festival

Tehran, April 22, IRNA – Iranian documentary ‘Life Among War Flags’ directed by Mohsen Eslamzadeh is supposed to be screened by ‘Visions du Réel’ film festival in Switzerland.